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Kachin State

state of Myanmar

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Kachin State is a region located in the far north of Myanmar (Burma), bordering China and India. It is significant as a mountainous area with valuable natural resources and has been affected by ongoing conflict between the Myanmar military and local armed groups seeking greater autonomy.

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Official name: ကချင်ပြည်နယ်
Population: 2197283
Area: 89041
Elevation: 275
Official website: kachinstate.gov.mm
Image: "Hukaung Valley".jpg

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inception: 1948-01-01

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Kachin State (Burmese: ကချင်ပြည်နယ်; Kachin: Jinghpaw Mungdaw) is the northernmost state of Myanmar. It is bordered by China to the north and east (Tibet and Yunnan, respectively), Shan State to the south, and Sagaing Region and India (Arunachal Pradesh) to the west. It lies between north latitude 23° 27' and 28° 25' longitude 96° 0' and 98° 44'. The area of Kachin State is 89,041 km (34,379 sq mi). The capital of the state is Myitkyina. Other important towns include Bhamo, Mohnyin and Putao.

Kachin State has Myanmar's highest mountain, Hkakabo Razi at 5,889 metres (19,321 ft), forming the southern tip of the Himalayas, and a large inland lake, Indawgyi Lake. It also has the most national parks of any administrative division in Myanmar, that being three.